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  Crew Cancels IFR And Lands At The Wrong Airport

  In partnership with Lightspeed

  What leads an ATP-rated crew to land at the wrong airport, over 30 miles away? This mistake could happen to anyone under the right circumstances. Here's what happened.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/14/2024
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  6 Common Takeoff Mistakes, And How To Avoid Them

  Takeoffs are one of the most critical times for you as a pilot. High speeds, close ground proximity, and gusty winds can make for an interesting challenge.

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/14/2024
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  Flying Through Mountain Wave

  Watch the airspeed and pitch oscillations we get flying through mountain wave...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/14/2024
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  Quiz: Do You Know How These 6 Aircraft Systems Work?

  In partnership with AOPA

  Let's see what you know!

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/13/2024

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  How To Prevent Over Controlling Your Plane

  Have you ever seen someone do this?

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/12/2024
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  10 Types Of IFR Routes Published On Enroute Charts

  In partnership with AOPA Pilot Protection Services

  Here are 10 different types of routes on enroute charts...

  • • List
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/12/2024
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  Is There An 'Official' Weather Briefing?

  Here's what the FAA and AOPA have to say about it...

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/11/2024
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  What Happens When Your Pitot Tube Ices Over?

  In partnership with AOPA

  Instrument failures may be one of the toughest parts of training, and they can quickly spark confusion if they happen when you're in the clouds.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/10/2024
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  7 Ways Cold Winter Air Affects Your Airplane

  In partnership with AOPA

  Here's how cold air affects your airplane, and what you can do to reduce wear and tear this winter.

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/10/2024

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  The Hardest Aerodynamics Quiz You'll Take This Week

  Good luck!

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/09/2024
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  Is Flying Through Snow Considered 'Known Icing'?

  In partnership with AOPA

  Does snow really count as "known icing conditions?" We talked to the Aviation Weather Center in Kansas City to find out more. Here's what we found...

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/07/2024
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  5 Easy Ways To Increase Drag Quickly

  In partnership with UND

  There are a few easy things you can do to increase drag for managing airspeed or a descent. Which of these do you use the most?

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  • Boldmethod
  • 12/07/2024
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  What Is A Clearance Void Time?

  Have you ever heard "clearance void if not off by 1235 Zulu?" It all comes down to one-in, one-out rules for ATC managing IFR traffic at non-towered airports.

  • • Article
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/05/2024
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  Quiz: 6 Questions To See How Much You Know About V-Speeds

  In partnership with UND

  How much do you know about V-Speeds?

  • • Quiz
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/05/2024
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  Can You File To An 'Alternate Not Authorized' Airport?

  The rule, explained.

  • • Video
  • Boldmethod
  • 12/04/2024